title: Splenosis: an uncommon differential diagnosis in gynecology.
abstract: Splenosis consists of ectopic functioning splenic tissue that can be located anywhere within the abdomen or pelvis. It is a benign condition usually found incidentally and is usually asymptomatic. The need for therapy is controversial, and treatment is suggested only in symptomatic cases, primarily those related to pelvic or abdominal implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vivantes Campus Humboldt, Berlin, Germany. Electronic address: danrique@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Denisse
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Anrique
authors.forename: Anja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anton
authors.forename: Karsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Krüger
authors.forename: Gesine
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Niedobitek-Kreuter
authors.forename: Andreas D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Ebert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D017890:Splenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Endometriosis; Pelvic pain; Splenectomy; Splenosis